Intercultural Communicative Competence in English Language Teaching: Preparing Global Learners

Авторы

  • Gulnoz Maqsudova Автор

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20713622

Ключевые слова:

intercultural communicative competence, ELT, EFL learners, cultural awareness, global communication, language pedagogy, communicative competence

Аннотация

This article examines the role of Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC) in English Language Teaching
(ELT) and its significance in preparing learners for global communication. In the context of globalization, English language
learners are required not only to develop linguistic competence but also to enhance intercultural awareness and communicative
adaptability. The study employs a qualitative literature review approach to analyze the theoretical foundations,
pedagogical strategies, and implementation challenges of ICC in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts. The
findings indicate that integrating intercultural dimensions into language instruction enhances learners’ communicative
competence, cultural sensitivity, and empathy. The article concludes that ICC should be systematically integrated into ELT
curricula to improve learners’ effectiveness in multicultural communication environments

Биография автора

  • Gulnoz Maqsudova

    Associate Professor, DSc., Department of English Language
    National Pedagogical University of Uzbekistan named after Nizami

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Опубликован

2026-06-09

Как цитировать

Intercultural Communicative Competence in English Language Teaching: Preparing Global Learners. (2026). MAKTABGACHA VA MAKTAB TA’LIMI JURNALI, 4(6). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20713622